Cable clip

ABSTRACT

A cable clip has a body and a fastener. The body has two supporting arms and a connecting arm. Each supporting arm has two ends. The connecting arm is formed between corresponding ends of the supporting arms. The fastener is mounted pivotally on the connecting arm of the body and has a through hole and multiple side surfaces. Distances from the through hole to the side surfaces of the fastener are different. Then, rotating the fastener adjusts the side surfaces abutting a plug to different plugs in different sizes.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a clip, and more particularly to acable clip that can fasten different plugs in different sizes.

2. Description of the Prior Arts

A cable clip is applicable for computer apparatus to fasten a plug of apower cable. With reference to FIG. 10, a conventional cable clip hastwo supporting arms (31) and a connecting arm (32). Each supporting arm(31) has two ends and a length. One supporting arm (31) is bent todefine a recess (311). The recess (311) corresponds to a shape of ajunction (41) of a power cable (40). The connecting arm (32) is formedbetween corresponding ends of the supporting arms (31). The other endsrespectively of the supporting arms (31) are respectively mounted on acomputer case (50) where installs a socket (51). When a plug (42) isinserted in the socket (51), the recess (311) engages the junction (41)of the power cable (40). Therefore, the plug (42) of the power cable(40) is fastened and avoid falling off.

The length of the supporting arms (31) of a conventional cable clip isfixed so one conventional cable clip only fastens the plug (42) withonly one certain size. However, different plugs (42) have differentsizes. When a user changes the plug (42), the original cable clip isuseless and the user must change a new one. Changing a new cable clip isinconvenient and cost money.

To overcome the shortcomings, the present invention provides a cableclip to mitigate or obviate the aforementioned problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

To main object of the invention is to provide a cable clip that cansecurely fasten a plug in different size.

A cable clip comprises a body and a fastener. The body has twosupporting arms and a connecting arm. Each supporting arm has two ends.The connecting arm is formed between corresponding ends of thesupporting arms. The fastener is mounted pivotally on the connecting armof the body and has a through hole and multiple side surfaces. Distancesfrom the through hole to the side surfaces of the fastener aredifferent. Then, rotating the fastener adjusts the side surfacesabutting different plugs in different sizes.

Other objectives, advantages and novel features of the invention willbecome more apparent from the following detailed description when takenin conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an operational perspective view of a first embodiment of acable clip in accordance with the present invention, showing clamping aplug;

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the cable clip in FIG. 1 witha cable;

FIGS. 3 to 5 are operational side views of the cable clip in FIG. 1,showing the fastener mounted in different directions;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the cable clip inaccordance with the present invention;

FIGS. 7 and 8 are operational side views of the cable clip in FIG. 6,showing the fastener mounted in different directions;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of a cable clip inaccordance with the present invention; and

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a conventional cable clip in accordancewith the prior art.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, a cable clip in accordance with thepresent invention comprises a body (10) and a fastener (20).

The body (10) has two supporting arms (11), a connecting arm (12) andtwo positioning parts (13). Each supporting arm (11) has a positioningend and a connecting end. One supporting arm (11) is bent to define arecess (111). The recess (111) corresponds to the shape of a junction(41) of a power cable (40). The connecting arm (12) is formed betweenthe connecting ends of the supporting arms (11). The positioning parts(13) respectively protrude from the positioning ends of the supportingarms (11) and are mounted on a computer case (50).

The fastener (20) is made by resilient material (e.g. plastic) and ismounted pivotally around the connecting arm (12) of the body (10) andhas a through hole (22) and multiple side surfaces. The through hole(22) is formed through the fastener (20) and corresponds to and ismounted pivotally around the connecting arm (12) of the body (10).Distances from the through hole (22) to the side surfaces of thefastener (20) are different. Besides, the fastener (20) may have a gap(23). The gap (23) is formed through one side surface of the fastener(20) and communicates with the through hole (22) of the fastener (20) toallow the connecting arm (13) of the body (10) easily mounted through.

In a preferred embodiment, the fastener (20) is rectangular in crosssection and has a first side surface (211), a second side surface (212),a third side surface (213) and multiple protrusions (214). Theprotrusions (214) protrude from the side surfaces (211, 212, 213) andabuts a plug (42) to increase friction. The first distance is definedbetween the through hole (22) and the first side surface (211). Thesecond distance is defined between the through hole (22) and the secondside surface (212). The third distance is defined between the throughhole (22) and the third side surface (213). The second distance islonger than the first distance, and the third distance is longer thanthe second distance.

The plug (42) is installed on a computer case (50) and placed within thesupporting arms (11) and the connecting arm (12). Rotating the fastener(20) adjusts the side surfaces (211, 212, 213) abutting the plug (42) toadapt for plugs with different sizes. Besides, the recess (111) of thebody (10) engages the junction (41) of the power cable (40) to fastenthe plug (42) more stably.

With reference to FIGS. 3 to 5, the cable clip in accordance with thepresent invention is adapted for L-shape power cables (40, 40A, 40B).The L-shape power cables (40, 40A, 40B) have the junctions (41, 41A,41B) and the plugs (42, 42A, 42B) being perpendicular to each other. Theplugs (42, 42A, 42B) have different sizes

With reference to FIG. 3, when the longest plug (42) is used, the firstside surface (211) is adjusted to abut the longest plug (42). Withreference to FIG. 4, when the medium plug (42A) is used, the second sidesurface (212) is adjusted to abut the medium plug (42A). With referenceto FIG. 5, when the shortest plug (42B) is used, the third side surface(213) is adjust to abut the plug (42B).

With reference to FIG. 6, in another preferred embodiment, the fastener(20A) is a column (21A) and has annular side surfaces (211A). Thethrough hole (22A) is formed eccentrically through the fastener (20A).The thickness of the fastener (20A) from the through hole (22A) toannular side surfaces (211A) in different directions are different, sorotating the fastener (20A) adjusts different part abutting the plug(42C) to adapt for different plugs in different sizes. Besides, theannular side surfaces (211A) may have an embossed surface (214A) toincrease friction when abutting the plug (42C).

With reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, the cable clip in accordance with thepresent invention clamps the plugs (42C, 42D) with two different sizes.Comparing to aforementioned embodiment that the fastener (20) abuts theplug (40, 40A, 40B) by the face, the fastener (20A) abuts the plug (40C,40D) by a line. The line and the supporting arms (11A) align with eachother to offer stable fixed-effects.

With reference to FIG. 7, when the longer plug (42C) is used, theannular side surfaces (211A) with smaller thickness are adjusted to abutthe plug (42C). With reference to FIG. 8, when the shorter plug (42D) isused, the annular side surfaces (211A) with larger thickness areadjusted to abut the plug (42D).

With reference to FIG. 9, in still another preferred embodiment, thebody (10B) is U-shape being adapted for linear type power cables (40E).The linear type power cable (40E) has the junction (41E) and the plug(42E) aligning with each other. Rotating the fastener (20B) adjusts sidesurface (211B, 212B, 213B) abutting the plug (42E) to adapt for plugswith different sizes and can offer the plug (42E) to installed stably inthe socket (51).

Therefore, the cable clip in accordance with the present inventionfastens securely plugs by the body (10) and the fastener (20). When thecable clip as described is used for fastening a plug, rotating thefastener (20) to adjust the side surfaces of the fastener (20) abuttingthe plug (42) is flexibly and easily.

Even though numerous characteristics and advantages of the presentinvention have been set forth in the foregoing description, togetherwith details of the structure and features of the invention, thedisclosure is illustrative only. Changes may be made in the details,especially in matters of shape, size, and arrangement of parts withinthe principles of the invention to the full extent indicated by thebroad general meaning of the terms in which the appended claims areexpressed.

What is claimed is:
 1. A cable clip comprising: a body having twosupporting arms and each supporting arm having a positioning end and aconnecting end; a connecting arm formed between the connecting ends ofthe supporting arms; and two positioning parts respectively protrudingfrom the positioning ends respectively of the supporting arms; and afastener mounted pivotally around the body and having a through holeformed through the fastener and corresponding to and mounted pivotallyaround the connecting arm of the body; and multiple side surfaces,wherein distances from the through hole to the side surfaces aredifferent.
 2. The cable clip as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fasteneris rectangular in cross section and has a first side surface, a secondside surface and a third side surface.
 3. The cable clip as claimed inclaim 2, wherein the fastener further has a gap formed through one sidesurface of the fastener and communicates with the through hole of thefastener.
 4. The cable clip as claimed in claim 3, wherein onesupporting arm of the body is bent to define a recess.
 5. The cable clipas claimed in claim 2, wherein one supporting arm of the body is bent todefine a recess.
 6. The cable clip as claimed in claim 2, wherein thefastener further has multiple protrusions protruding from the sidesurfaces.
 7. The cable clip as claimed in claim 6, wherein the fastenerfurther has a gap formed through one side surface of the fastener andcommunicates with the through hole of the fastener.
 8. The cable clip asclaimed in claim 7, wherein one supporting arm of the body is bent todefine a recess.
 9. The cable clip as claimed in claim 6, wherein onesupporting arm of the body is bent to define a recess.
 10. The cableclip as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fastener is a column and hasannular side surfaces; and the through hole of the fastener is formedeccentrically through the fastener.
 11. The cable clip as claimed inclaim 10, wherein the side annular surfaces of the fastener have anembossed surface.
 12. The cable clip as claimed in claim 11, wherein thefastener further has a gap formed through one side surface of thefastener and communicates with the through hole of the fastener.
 13. Thecable clip as claimed in claim 11, wherein one supporting arm of thebody is bent to define a recess.
 14. The cable clip as claimed in claim10, wherein the fastener further has a gap formed through one sidesurface of the fastener and communicates with the through hole of thefastener.
 15. The cable clip as claimed in claim 14, wherein onesupporting arm of the body is bent to define a recess.
 16. The cableclip as claimed in claim 10, wherein one supporting arm of the body isbent to define a recess.
 17. The cable clip as claimed in claim 1,wherein the fastener further has a gap formed through one side surfaceof the fastener and communicates with the through hole of the fastener.18. The cable clip as claimed in claim 17, wherein one supporting arm ofthe body is bent to define g a recess.
 19. The cable clip as claimed inclaim 1, wherein one supporting arm of the body is bent to define arecess.
 20. The cable clip as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body isU-shape.